BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged

MTK · 12-17-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

What is Clark Judge smoking? Or is he a Vinny's butt buddy?

Cerrato latest to earn scapegoat label under Snyder's 'Skins - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

I guess that's fine if you buy into this theory that Snyder calls all the shots and is the primary decision maker.

Personally I don't buy in to that.

Early on I think he was probably too involved, but I think especially over the last 2 years he took a backseat to Vinny. Did he have input? Yeah no doubt. But was he the backroom GM pulling all the strings and Vinny was just doing what he was told? Doubt it.

vallin21 · 12-17-2009, 04:21 PM

We all need to realize that its not that BA is the new GM, its that VC is no longer the GM . Lets be honest, VC was probably going to ignore the OL again this upcoming draft, so right there, we have hope and progress.

12thMan · 12-17-2009, 04:21 PM

You know, people are saying Bruce Allen wouldn't have been their first choice. I really don't know what that means, actually. What other viable choices were available? The truly coveted GMs are gainfully employed and still with their respective organizations as far as I'm concerned. And the Redskins never suffered from having a bad GM; We suffered from not having a GM at all! So in that regard, this is an excellent football move/decision. I really don't view this in terms of multiple choices available to Snyder. It was, however, a great personnel move.

Why can't we leave it at that. I guess if we looked at this in terms of draft picks, one by one, you could come to some conclusion about Allen. But what GM has that type of autonomy? Where the GM has absolute control with no input on who's drafted and who's not? That's not how the NFL operates, I don't care who the GM is.

Anyway, this is damn good day to be a Redskin fan. I think Allen has a strong sense of Redskins tradition, the city, he's fiery and passionate, and he fully understands what's at stake here. Now let's get Jason Campbell signed and kick some Giant ass on Monday night.

RedskinsfaninBaltimore · 12-17-2009, 04:31 PM

Were finally working on the foundation of the team for once.

SolidSnake84 · 12-17-2009, 04:31 PM

On Redskins.com it is saying that Bruce Allen is the General Manager and also has the title of Vice President....

So this should end the debate of whether or not he is really GM

12thMan · 12-17-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

On Redskins.com it is saying that Bruce Allen is the General Manager and also has the title of Vice President....

So this should end the debate of whether or not he is really GM

There's no debate. Did you see the presser when Snyder introduced Allen? He also addressed that head on when asked about Allen's title.

KLHJ2 · 12-17-2009, 04:32 PM

The people that are bitching about this remind me of Walters Wife. They have to bitch for the hell of it.

26 seconds

celts32 · 12-17-2009, 04:32 PM

I can't believe that I have been waiting 9 years for Snyder to fire Vinny and hire a real GM and now he finally does and instead of rejoicing some people on here are complaining about his choice and claiming that the new GM is another "yes man". Unbelievable...

I have never said this in my life but for one day can we get off Dan Snyders back?

MTK · 12-17-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I can't believe that I have been waiting 9 years for Snyder to fire Vinny and hire a real GM and now he finally does and instead of rejoicing some people on here are complaining about his choice and claiming that the new GM is another "yes man". Unbelievable...

I have never said this in my life but for one day can we get off Dan Snyders back?

I think the haters are in the extreme minority for the most part.

celts32 · 12-17-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think the haters are in the extreme minority for the most part.

True...I guess there's always a few that will never be happy. Today is a day to celebrate...even if Allen was not your first choice the fact still remains that Snyder ousted Vinny and hired a GM. Some of us thought we would never see this day...

53Fan · 12-17-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

True...I guess there's always a few that will never be happy. Today is a day to celebrate...even if Allen was not your first choice the fact still remains that Snyder ousted Vinny and hired a GM. Some of us thought we would never see this day...

Absolutely! It is a giant step and I feel great about it.

Redskin Jim · 12-17-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Absolutely! It is a giant step and I feel great about it.

Cheers! I will be celebrating this evening!!!

Lotus · 12-17-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

True...I guess there's always a few that will never be happy. Today is a day to celebrate...even if Allen was not your first choice the fact still remains that Snyder ousted Vinny and hired a GM. Some of us thought we would never see this day...

How many times has someone here argued that we need to hire a real GM who then leads a coaching search?

Step one complete.

Danny is getting smarter.

Lotus · 12-17-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I can't believe that I have been waiting 9 years for Snyder to fire Vinny and hire a real GM and now he finally does and instead of rejoicing some people on here are complaining about his choice and claiming that the new GM is another "yes man". Unbelievable...

I have never said this in my life but for one day can we get off Dan Snyders back?

Yeah, no kidding. Today is a day for dancing!

Ding dong the witch is dead!

Giantone · 12-17-2009, 04:43 PM

Congratulations,I know this has been a long time coming for alot of you fans.Can Gruden be far behind?

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12-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,198	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged We all need to realize that its not that BA is the new GM, its that VC is no longer the GM . Lets be honest, VC was probably going to ignore the OL again this upcoming draft, so right there, we have hope and progress.

12-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged You know, people are saying Bruce Allen wouldn't have been their first choice. I really don't know what that means, actually. What other viable choices were available? The truly coveted GMs are gainfully employed and still with their respective organizations as far as I'm concerned. And the Redskins never suffered from having a bad GM; We suffered from not having a GM at all! So in that regard, this is an excellent football move/decision. I really don't view this in terms of multiple choices available to Snyder. It was, however, a great personnel move. Why can't we leave it at that. I guess if we looked at this in terms of draft picks, one by one, you could come to some conclusion about Allen. But what GM has that type of autonomy? Where the GM has absolute control with no input on who's drafted and who's not? That's not how the NFL operates, I don't care who the GM is. Anyway, this is damn good day to be a Redskin fan. I think Allen has a strong sense of Redskins tradition, the city, he's fiery and passionate, and he fully understands what's at stake here. Now let's get Jason Campbell signed and kick some Giant ass on Monday night.

12-17-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
RedskinsfaninBaltimore Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 140	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Were finally working on the foundation of the team for once.

12-17-2009, 04:31 PM	#5
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged On Redskins.com it is saying that Bruce Allen is the General Manager and also has the title of Vice President.... So this should end the debate of whether or not he is really GM __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

12-17-2009, 04:32 PM	#7
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged The people that are bitching about this remind me of Walters Wife. They have to bitch for the hell of it. 26 seconds

12-17-2009, 04:32 PM	#8
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 55 Posts: 2,665	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged I can't believe that I have been waiting 9 years for Snyder to fire Vinny and hire a real GM and now he finally does and instead of rejoicing some people on here are complaining about his choice and claiming that the new GM is another "yes man". Unbelievable... I have never said this in my life but for one day can we get off Dan Snyders back? __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

12-17-2009, 04:43 PM	#15
Giantone Gamebreaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,603	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Cerrato resigns (Bruce Allen hired as VP/GM) - merged Congratulations,I know this has been a long time coming for alot of you fans.Can Gruden be far behind?

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